Africa Daily Podcast
Africa Daily has now come to an end. But do listen to Focus on Africa for all the big stories and for the African perspective on major global news. Hosted by Audrey Brown and ready by late afternoon every weekday. Search for Focus on Africa, wherever you get your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts.
Episodes to download
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Can we prevent more wildfires in north Africa?
Tue 1 Aug 2023
Dozens of people were killed by fires across Algeria and Tunisia
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Can the Netball World Cup boost women’s sport?
Mon 31 Jul 2023
South Africa becomes the first African nation to host the tournament
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Can Julius Malema’s EFF make socialism work in South Africa?
Fri 28 Jul 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters were established 10 years ago. They now have 44 MPs
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What next for Cameroon after opposition leader’s death?
Thu 27 Jul 2023
For years, John Fru Ndi was the only credible challenger to President Paul Biya
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How South Africa became one of wildfire fighting giants
Wed 26 Jul 2023
South Africa comes to the rescue fighting wildfires in Canada
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Why is paternity testing causing controversy in Uganda?
Tue 25 Jul 2023
The government says media attention is prompting more men to get tests
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Can the HIV epidemic be eradicated in Africa?
Mon 24 Jul 2023
A recent report by UN AIDS said the epidemic could be ended by 2030
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Why are people risking the journey across the Mediterranean?
Fri 21 Jul 2023
The number of migrants arriving in Calabria has doubled since last year
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Could an African team lift the Women’s World Cup?
Thu 20 Jul 2023
The tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand today
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Why does Africa care about the Commonwealth Games?
Wed 19 Jul 2023
The 2026 games are in jeopardy after Victoria, Australia pulled out of hosting
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Is the China Africa relationship mutually beneficial?
Tue 18 Jul 2023
China is Africa's biggest trade partner. But is it a relationship of equals?
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What does it take to be one of Africa’s top football referees?
Mon 17 Jul 2023
Salima Mukansanga was the first African woman referee to officiate at a men’s World Cup
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Why is so much oil being stolen in Nigeria?
Fri 14 Jul 2023
This week authorities destroyed a tanker that was found smuggling oil out of the country
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Why is Iran’s president visiting Africa for the first time in ten years?
Thu 13 Jul 2023
President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived for visits to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe
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Do we need more Afrocentric education?
Wed 12 Jul 2023
Some educators believe learning should be centred around African culture and identity
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Why is Kenya lifting its ban on logging?
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Could it be a catalyst for the economy or a disaster for the environment?
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Could anti-slavery efforts in Ghana be doing more harm than good?
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Reporters from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Africa Eye tell us about their undercover investigation
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What might riots tell us about life in France?
Fri 7 Jul 2023
Riots shook French cities for a week after a teenager was fatally shot by police
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Is illegal mining threatening relations between South Africa and Lesotho?
Thu 6 Jul 2023
Illegal mining costs South Africa millions of dollars annually. Can it be stopped?
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Should trophy hunting be allowed in Africa?
Wed 5 Jul 2023
Botswana is opposing a proposed UK ban on the importation of animal parts
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Is an American religious group pushing the anti-LGBT agenda?
Tue 4 Jul 2023
We hear from Peter Kaluma, the Kenyan MP sponsoring anti-gay legislation.
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How are female Senegalese Hip Hop artists finding their voice?
Mon 3 Jul 2023
“Women are not used to being open to being 100% themselves and doing what they love"
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Is there a solution for graduate unemployment?
Fri 30 Jun 2023
Julius Malema has suggested a stipend for unemployed graduates. Are there other options?
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Is Uganda’s wildlife court a role model for other countries?
Thu 29 Jun 2023
The court prosecutes cases of poaching, trafficking and ivory trading
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Is ‘black tax’ a burden or a blessing?
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Many successful young people are supporting family members financially
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Can the leadership of Africa’s political icons be emulated?
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Did the Nelson Mandelas & Patrice Lumumbas die with their visionary thinking?
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Is Africa still capable of producing visionary leaders to solve today’s problems?
Mon 26 Jun 2023
In the past, Africa produced intellectual giants like Mandela, Nkrumah, and Sankara
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Why are there concerns about peace in Sierra Leone’s elections?
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Polls open across the country on Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections
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Can student loans open up university to more Nigerians?
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Nigerians from lower income families can now apply for interest-free student loans
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How desperate is the situation in El Geneina?
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Sudan’s army has pulled out of much of Darfur – leading to an explosion of violence
